Which author wrote both 'Aftermath' and 'A Psalm of Life'?

• A. Poe
• B. Longfellow
• C. Hawthorne
• D. Burns

Answer: (B)

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote both. “A Psalm of Life” is one of his best-known early lyric poems, urging readers to live with purpose and to act, using plain, hymn-like language that resonates with many readers. “Aftermath” is another poem by him, which reflects on what remains after significant events and finds meaning in memory and renewal over time. This combination of an accessible, uplifting voice addressing daily life and the enduring effects of experience is typical of Longfellow, setting him apart from the others listed—Poe with darker Gothic themes, Hawthorne mainly known for prose fiction, and Burns for Scottish songs and dialect poetry.